Congress Launches Nationwide Campaign Over Exam Irregularities
The All India Congress Committee (AICC) on Thursday announced a 40-day nationwide campaign titled ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ (Voice of Students), aimed at highlighting alleged irregularities in India’s public examination and recruitment system, including paper leaks, exam fraud, cancellations and repeated delays.
Addressing a press conference in Vijayawada, AICC national spokesperson Ragini Nayak said the campaign will span 28 major cities and seek to mobilise students and job aspirants. She said the initiative responds to what the party describes as a “serious erosion of trust” in the examination system and calls for a transparent and accountable recruitment framework.
Nayak demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and urged a comprehensive investigation into alleged paper leak networks, including the role of officials, private vendors and possible political backing.
She also called for a structural overhaul of the examination system, including stronger security protocols, independent audits and end-to-end reforms covering question paper setting, printing, transportation, exam centres, digital infrastructure and vendor management.
Stressing the need for predictability, she said the party is also seeking a fixed annual calendar for examinations and recruitment to ensure timely conduct of exams, prompt declaration of results and completion of appointments without delays.
As part of the programme, the Congress will begin grassroots outreach from June 30, including pamphlet distribution, student interactions and public meetings. In July, it will conduct campus-level engagements and Ambedkar Samvaad programmes. The campaign will conclude with collectorate gheraos across cities on August 1, followed by a protest at Parliament in New Delhi on August 9.
Referring to the cancellation of NEET-UG 2026 following reported paper leak incidents, Nayak said the move had left over two million candidates in uncertainty. She said repeated disruptions were undermining confidence in competitive examinations and causing hardship to students and families who invest years in preparation.